Leland Eating & Drinking House serves excellent small plates, fresh focaccia, and hot cocktails from its corner shop in Prospect Heights.

Roberta’s is a pizza place in Bushwick that kickstarted a Neapolitan pie movement in NYC and then started selling frozen pizzas nationwide.

Colonia Verde is a Latin American restaurant in Fort Greene that’s ideal for date night outside.

Baylander Steel Beach is a bar on a converted navy ship at the West Harlem Piers. It's a great place to spend a weekend afternoon or evening.

N 11 St Cookout is a big outdoor-only spot in Williamsburg where you can play lawn games after having burgers and frozen cocktails.

Pilsener Haus is a Hoboken beer garden that's ideal for day drinking outside with a big group.

The Phunky Elephant on Staten Island is a tavern with American food, bingo brunch, and a big outdoor area where you can hang out with a friend.

Koten’s is a Caribbean and American restaurant on Staten Island with a fantastic backyard, late night hours, and lots of drink specials.

The Red Lion is a big bar in Greenwich Village that’s a good spot to watch soccer on TV during the day, and listen to live music every night.

Fifth Hammer is one of the best places to drink with a group in LIC.

Mikkeller is a famous Danish brewery with a great taproom attached to Citi Field.

If you’re even a little choosy about the beer you drink, you’ll be obsessed with Proletariat in the East Village.

Rolf’s serves a full menu of heavy German food, but it’s best known for its elaborate, year-round holiday decorations.

The Grand Delancey is a beer bar in the bottom of Essex Market on the LES and it’s a great place to bring a group.

Wurstbar is a casual bar in Jersey City with lots of ciders, poutines, and sausages.

Satis Bistro is a Mediterranean spot in Jersey City with an attractive space that you should keep in mind for a casual date.